Jaguar Journal

Location: 166 Euclid Avenue, Bloomingdale, IL, USA
Phone: (630) 894-9200

Website: DuJardin Elementary School

Twitter: @D13Jaguars

Attendance Email:(used to report absences): DJAttendance@sd13.org

Office Email:(used for changes to bus/arrival/dismissal): DJOffice@sd13.org

Todayt is an Early Release Day for students in 1st-5th grade. Students will be dismissed at 1:40 pm. Tomorrow is also the last day before winter break. We hope all families and students enjoy the winter break. School will resume on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Our annual Winter Wonderland event will take place this morning! This special day is for all students to enjoy engaging activities alongside classmates from various grade levels.

The event will feature fun experiences such as cookie decorating, hot chocolate & a movie, and many other exciting activities to celebrate the last day before winter break together.

We look forward to creating wonderful memories during this festive event! A big thank you to our PTO for helping fund this event.

We want to take a moment to wish you and your family a joyful and relaxing winter break. This time of year is perfect for creating special memories, cherishing time with loved ones, and recharging for the year ahead.

We hope you enjoy the two weeks off to celebrate, connect, and unwind with family and friends. We want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the diverse holidays and traditions observed by our students and families during this time of year. From Thanksgiving to Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and other cultural or religious celebrations, this is a special time to honor family, community, and the values that bring us together.

Thank you for being such an integral part of our school community, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year!

Happy Holidays and warm wishes for a wonderful New Year!

The Bloomingdale Police Department will be at DuJardin Elementary School over Winter Break, on Monday, December 23rd, to conduct safety drills with officers. If you happen to see a large number of police officers and vehicles at DuJardin, please know that these are only drills, and no actual emergency is taking place.

Friday, December 20, 2024:

Winter Wonderland AM

Early Release (1:40 pm) Dismissal

December 23rd - January 3rd:

Winter Break

Monday, January 6, 2024:

School Resumes

District 13 is excited to invite parents to an upcoming Virtual Parent University on Tuesday, January 7th, at 6:30 PM. This session will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), providing a general overview of AI and its growing role in education.

The event will be presented by Eric Santos, who will guide parents through the basics of AI and discuss how it is shaping learning experiences for students. This is a great opportunity to learn more about this rapidly evolving technology.

Click here to view the flyer and to sign-up for this engaging and informative session.

School District 13 is excited to continue the CARES program—an innovative, community-centered initiative designed to improve access to quality mental health services. CARES (Community, Advocacy, Resilience, Engagement, and Support) connects families with local mental health providers based on individual needs, simplifying the process of finding help and scheduling appointments. Click here for more information about the CARES program in the Bloomingdale School District.

• Any student, sibling and/or parent/guardian from the district can receive treatment services at no cost for up to 8 treatment sessions.

• All clinicians providing treatment will be staffed with independent local health professionals not affiliated or employed by the District.

• Information shared during these sessions constitutes patient/provider confidentiality and will not be shared with the school district except in emergency situations where appropriate.

Click here to view the November edition of THE DEN created by the Better Together Club. Better Together is a dynamic group of 5th-grade students at DuJardin who are passionate about fostering a sense of community across all grade levels. This club collaborates to write and publish a school-wide newspaper that highlights events, achievements, and stories from every grade.

Click here to view current and previous editions of THE DEN.

Have you paid your 2024-2025 school fees?

If you have not paid your 2024-2025 school fees, please sign onto My School Bucks to pay your fees. Detailed instructions to create your account can be found here.

In order to be notified when fees are posted to your student(s) account, you must have an account set up with a valid email address.

Payments are due by September 1st of each year.

We’ve compiled a Teacher & Staff Favorites List to help parents get to know the preferences and interests of our staff! This list is a great resource if you're looking for ways to show appreciation throughout the year, whether it’s for holidays, birthdays, or just to say thank you. From favorite snacks and drinks to hobbies and gift ideas, you’ll find plenty of inspiration to make our teachers and staff feel special!

Click here to view teacher & staff favorites.

Dear Parents,

Child abuse curriculum lessons, otherwise known as the state mandated Erin’s Law, will once again be conducted in all K-5 classrooms to educate students on safe and unsafe touches, safe and unsafe secrets, and how to get away and tell a trusted adult. Lessons will teach children how to recognize child abuse, equip them with skills to reduce their vulnerability, and encourage them to report abuse. Starting this school year, District 13 has adopted a new Erin’s Law curriculum entitled Think First & Stay Safe by Child Lures Prevention that focuses on teaching the above mentioned skills. The classroom lessons will be conducted as follows:

Kindergarten- November/December

1st Grade: March

2nd Grade- April

3rd Grade: May

4th Grade: February

5th Grade: January

As a parent, I would encourage you to discuss these subjects with your child. You may preview the Think First & Stay Safe curriculum, by age level, by going to Think First & Stay Safe by Child Lures Prevention. If you have any questions about this or any other related topic, please do not hesitate to call me at 630-894-9200.

If you would rather NOT have your child participate in this instruction, please communicate this with Mrs. Sarah Marzullo: sarahmarzullo@sd13.org. When opting out of the lessons, be sure to include your child(ren)'s first/last name and homeroom teacher.

Required Health Forms:

• Kindergarten: Physical, Dental, & Vision
• 2nd Grade: Dental
• Health Office Website

Student Needs:

• Please inform the nurse of any allergies or sensitivities to foods, medications, and environmental allergens. If there are any pertinent details of your students' health that you feel the nurse needs to know, please reach out and discuss this with the school nurse. This information can be helpful to better support your student throughout the day, if certain situations arise.

About Your Student’s Medication:

• The district's medication administration policy mandates that all medication to be administered at school requires an MD order, this includes over-the-counter medications. Students may NOT keep over-the-counter meds in their backpacks or in their lockers--including cough drops, Advil, etc. This is an important safety concern! Please review the policy included in the registration process.

• If your student requires an inhaler, Epi-Pen, or any oral medication, please obtain the medication form and appropriate health care plan from your physician when your child has their exam. Forms may also be obtained on the district website.

Excused Physical Education Class:

• Please note that all PE excuses need to be sent to the Nurse's Office. A parent may excuse a student from PE for up to 3 days. (consecutively) Thereafter, a Doctor's note is required.

Calls home from the Nurse:

• Phone calls home are warranted in the event of a head injury, minor or major

• All in school sickness including fever of 100.4 (oral) or greater, vomiting and/or diarrhea

Please prepare to keep your child home until:

• Fever-free for a full 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication.

• Vomiting and diarrhea has ceased for a full 24 hours

Please refer to the General Health Guidelines which can be found on the district website

Send a note to school or email your students teacher and office if....

Your child/ren is walking home or being picked up instead of taking the bus

Your child/ren is being picked up by someone other than who is on the pick up list

Your child/ren is going to kids place instead of taking the bus or vice versa

Your child/ren is leaving school early

As always if your child/ren will be absent from school please call the office.

Office Staff Contact Information:

Attendance Email:(used to report absences)

DJAttendance@sd13.org

Office Email:(used for changes to bus/arrival/dismissal)

DJOffice@sd13.org

Nurse's Office Contact Information:

Jessica Rosero- jrosero@sd13.org

Want a fun way to say “Happy Birthday” to your child or a staff member?

How about having your birthday wishes on the DuJardin school digital sign!

How: Print out this form, complete the correct information below and return it to DuJardin by the 20th of the month before their birthday month. (For example, a November birthday should return the form by October 20th)

Cost: a suggested $5 minimum donation to the DuJardin PTO

Why: Your child or staff member will be surprised and excited to see her/his birthday announced for one week in lights during their birthday month!

I’m excited to share that our Accelerated Reader program is up and running! Click here for more information about the Accelerated Reader program at DuJardin.

This program is designed to motivate students to read more, develop strong reading habits, and improve their reading comprehension skills.

Through the AR program, students will:

• Choose books at their appropriate reading levels.
• Take quizzes after finishing their books to assess understanding.
• Earn points and track their progress toward personalized reading goals.

Our goal is to foster a love of reading in each student while also helping them grow as confident, independent readers. We encourage you to support your child’s reading at home by setting aside dedicated reading time and discussing their AR goals.

If you have any questions about the program, feel free to reach out to Ms. Burton aburton@sd13.org.

The Bloomingdale School District has a Virtual Backpack that is filled with flyers and information from various organizations located throughout Bloomingdale. Please click on the backpack if you are interested in activities or information from outside organizations. Virtual Backpack

Important Links & Info:

Arrival/Dismissal Procedures

AR Program

Handbook talk presentation

First View Information (track the location of the bus)

DuJardin Parent/Student Calendar

Nurse's Office Information

Recess during Cold Weather

Report Card Information

School Store

Lunch Procedures